Local Author Event- Kristen LaValley will be here signing copies of her book Even If He Doesn't: What We Believe about God When Life Doesn't Make Sense

About this Event

Please join us in welcoming local author Kristen LaValley. Kristen will be here for a meet & greet with other local authors as well as signing copies of her book.

Kristen LaValley is a writer and storyteller whose words offer a refreshing perspective on faith and spirituality and resonate with those who carry tension in their faith. She offers insights that intersect doubt and belief, hope and suffering, beauty and heartache. With a deep love for the Christian faith and a willingness to explore its complexities, Kristen's writing offers nuanced conversations that challenge readers to think deeply and wrestle with important questions. Kristen lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Zach, and their five children.

How can I approach God if I'm struggling to believe in His goodness?

So much of our belief can be formulaic. We often think that if we do A, B, and C, then God will do X, Y, and Z. We check things off the "Good Christian Checklist," trusting we'll be okay, and our trials will be minimal. But when our experiences inevitably deviate from that belief, our trust in God often crumbles. After a series of life-altering trials--including a devastating diagnosis--uncovering faith in the cracks of pain is something Kristen LaValley knows well.

In Even If He Doesn't, Kristen will:

share her vulnerable and honest story
unpack the nuances of suffering and faith, holding space for the tension between the two
reveal how engaging the gentleness and grace of Christ in our suffering offers a surprising path to healing
remind us that when our belief is reduced to a formula, we rob ourselves of a faith that's enriched by suffering, not crippled by it

Those in the midst of heartache will find strength and renewal as Kristen approaches the complexity of suffering with compassion, guiding us to endure while not forsaking the joy, hope, and peace of those marked by Jesus.